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Manchester City v Wydad: Live stream, team news, tickets and more
Manchester City v Wydad AC
Group G - Matchday 1
Wednesday 18 June | Lincoln Financial Field
Kick-off times
Philadelphia (12:00) | Manchester (17:00) | Casablanca (17:00)
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The match
Pep Guardiola's star-studded Manchester City will be favourites to win this fascinating Group G clash, but can expect a tough test against Morocco's most successful club team. Wydad qualified for the Club World Cup by winning the 2021/22 CAF Champions League, while City booked their spot in the USA by lifting UEFA Champions League the following season.
Team news
New Man City signings Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders are set to make their club debuts. Rodri, who has been out since last September with a knee injury, also could return to the City midfield.
Wydad brought in reinforcements for the Club World Cup, namely former Watford winger Nordin Amrabat. The club also made a coaching change last month, replacing Rhulani Mokwena with Mohamed Amine Benhachem.
What they said...
"Obviously, speaking to a few of the lads, we've spoken about [winning the 32-team Club World Cup], being the first on the trophy would be nice. So that's definitely the aim, and with the players that we have and the quality we have in the team, I am pretty sure we're more than capable of doing that."
Phil Foden, Manchester City midfielder
“That [the Club World Cup] is the level we want to be at. As players, we are fully aware of the responsibility on our shoulders and what lies ahead. Wearing the Wydad shirt gives you the confidence to play fearlessly. That’s what I hope we bring to the tournament so we perform at a level worthy of the club.”
Jamal Harkass, Wydad defender
Stats
- Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has won a remarkable total of 18 trophies since he took over at the club in 2016.
- Pep Guardiola has captured four FIFA club competition titles as a coach, winning global showpieces with Barcelona (2009 and 2011), Bayern (2013) and City (2023).
- City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored nine goals in a single match to top the scoring chart at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- During his time at Watford (2016-2018), Wydad midfielder Nordin Amrabat twice faced City in the 2016-17 English Premier League season. Amrabat completed a short spell at English Championship club Hull City in the 2024-25 campaign before joining Wydad last month.
- Morocco’s most capped player, Noureddine Naybet won three league titles in his four seasons at Wydad in the 1990’s, as well as the 1992 CAF Champions League. During his long international career, he featured in several major tournaments including the 1994 World Cup in USA.
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Lincoln Financial Field
It is perhaps fitting that the first ticketed event at Lincoln Financial Field was the eye-catching friendly between European rivals Barcelona and Manchester United in August 2003, with Patrick Kluivert having the honour of scoring the venue’s first goal. Now home to NFL side Philadelphia Eagles, the impressive arena has also been selected to host five group-stage matches and a Round of 16 tie during the eagerly anticipated 48-team FIFA World Cup 26™.
Manchester City’s Group G fixtures
Wednesday, 18 June
Manchester City v Wydad AC - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00
Sunday, 22 June
Manchester City v Al Ain FC - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 21:00
Thursday, 26 June
Juventus FC v Manchester City - Camping World Stadium, Orlando, 15:00
Wydad’s Group G fixtures
Wednesday, 18 June
Manchester City v Wydad AC - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00
Sunday, 22 June
Juventus FC v Wydad AC - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00
Thursday, 26 June
Wydad AC v Al Ain FC - Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 15:00
